The Technomancer

The Technomancer, an Action RPG released on 2016-06-27, presents an interesting stress test for the Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The data shows a combination that is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but begins to show its limits as resolution scales toward 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and the implications of the benchmark results.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested hardware configurations in this game?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination ranks 663 out of 1656 total tested combos in The Technomancer.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35684, which is just 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (score 35802). It also sits slightly above the Intel Core i7-13700T by 0.6%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is in the 74th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30849.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The highest average FPS is 202.2, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 38.3, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: What memory configuration does the GPU use, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, fabricated on an 8 nm process by Samsung. It houses 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The card’s stated clock speeds are a base of 1575 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz. Its memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6X across a 256-bit bus, which yields a substantial 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

In The Technomancer, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution climbs. The transition from 1080p to 4K shows a dramatic shift in performance, indicating that the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count. The card’s pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s are the raw throughput figures that dictate how quickly it can fill frames at higher resolutions. The benchmark results suggest that the RTX 3070 Ti is capable of handling 1440p with high settings, but the 4K Ultra preset pushes the hardware to its limits, resulting in a sub-60 FPS average of 38.3. The data implies that for 4K gaming, users would need to rely on lower quality presets to maintain smooth performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The chip features a hybrid layout with an L3 cache of 25 MB shared across the cores. Its performance is well documented in synthetic benchmarks, achieving a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29241 and a single-core score of 4128. It also holds an 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs.

In The Technomancer, the CPU’s performance appears sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 202.2 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate to suggest the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in that scenario. However, the game was released in 2016, and its engine may not fully utilize the 12 cores and 20 threads available. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU’s single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 2561, is likely more critical for this title than its massive multi-threading capabilities. The CPU’s high single-thread performance helps maintain frame pacing even when the GPU is under heavy load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across four resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset delivers an average of 202.2 FPS, while Medium yields 157.9 FPS, High produces 134.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 103.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combination is overkill for most presets, easily clearing high refresh rate thresholds.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show a noticeable step down. The Low preset averages 132.4 FPS, Medium drops to 99.6 FPS, and High settles at 83.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 67.4 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the boundary where some users might prefer lower settings for smoother motion.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become evident. The Low preset is the only option that remains above 60 FPS, with an average of 72.3 FPS. Medium drops to 54.7 FPS, High falls to 49.8 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 38.3 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: each increase in resolution magnifies the performance gap between presets, with the Ultra preset at 4K resulting in a frame rate that is less than half of what the Low preset at 1080p achieves.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination holds the 663rd position out of 1656 tested combos in The Technomancer. This places it in the 40th percentile of all tested systems, which is a moderate ranking for a modern high-end pairing. The ranking suggests that while the hardware is powerful, many other combinations—potentially those with more recent GPUs or configurations better suited to this specific game engine—outperform it.

The CPU’s individual performance is strong, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 with a delta of -0.3%. The GPU, however, shows a more varied comparison. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME, is only 0.3% ahead in average score, suggesting that the RTX 3070 Ti’s benchmark position is tightly contested. The combination’s rank implies that the GPU is likely the limiting factor in this pairing, especially in a game that demands high memory bandwidth and raw pixel throughput at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is clearly the best choice for visual fidelity, as it still maintains an average of 103.6 FPS. This is high enough for a smooth experience on most displays. For players with high refresh rate monitors, the High preset at 134.7 FPS or Medium at 157.9 FPS offer a better balance between visual quality and speed.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most balanced option, providing 83.3 FPS while retaining significant visual detail. The Ultra preset at 67.4 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but the High preset is recommended for a more consistent frame rate. For those prioritizing frame rate above all, the Medium preset at 99.6 FPS is a strong alternative.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation is to use the Low preset, which averages 72.3 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 54.7 FPS is playable but may suffer from occasional dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The High and Ultra presets at 49.8 and 38.3 FPS respectively are not recommended for competitive or fast-paced play, as the frame pacing is likely to feel sluggish.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the bottleneck characteristics of this system. At the Low preset, performance falls from 202.2 FPS at 1080p to 72.3 FPS at 4K—a reduction of approximately 64%. At the High preset, the drop is from 134.7 FPS to 49.8 FPS, a similar proportional decline of about 63%. This consistent scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component as resolution increases.

The fact that the frame rate scales almost linearly with pixel count suggests that the game is heavily pixel-bound at higher resolutions. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4128, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s demands even at 4K. The data implies that the RTX 3070 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6X memory, while fast, is not the bottleneck here; rather, the sheer compute and fill rate requirements of 4K rendering exceed what the card can deliver at high quality settings. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows the most significant impact, with the High preset dropping from 83.3 FPS to 49.8 FPS, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor in this configuration.